
Is 3D Printing Transforming Construction?
Innovative 3D printing technology is reshaping residential and commercial construction, offering faster, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions to address the housing shortage.
December 26, 2024
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Nevada
Tennessee
Texas

CVS Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Opioid Dispensing Missteps
The DOJ alleges CVS pharmacies knowingly dispensed opioids unsafely, ignoring red flags and understaffing stores, as part of a whistleblower suit under the False Claims Act.
December 19, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas

Senate Report Blames Climate Change for Insurance Challenges as Industry Pushes Back
The Senate Budget Committee attributes rising non-renewal rates to climate change, but insurance experts highlight other drivers like inflation, litigation, and overbuilding.
December 19, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Hawaii
Louisiana
Massachusetts

Teen Arrested in Scattered Spider Cybercrime Case Linked to Telecom and Crypto Hacks
Authorities have arrested a teenager linked to the Scattered Spider gang, accusing them of hacking financial and telecom firms and launching phishing campaigns targeting employees and customers.
December 9, 2024
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
North Carolina
Texas

Homeowners Face Triple Disaster Risks and Insurance Gaps
Over 33,000 U.S. homes face extreme risks from three natural disasters, exposing gaps in insurance coverage and highlighting the urgent need for multi-peril resilience planning.
December 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Texas
Washington

Oklahoma Employer Ordered to Pay $72,000 for Misclassifying Retail Workers and Denying Overtime
An Oklahoma employer must pay $72,000 in back wages and damages after misusing an agricultural exemption to avoid paying overtime to 20 retail employees across multiple locations.
December 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas

AI Tool Creates Accurate Satellite Images Predicting Floods
MIT researchers combine generative AI and physics models to create realistic satellite images of future floods, enhancing readiness and emergency planning.
December 2, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Texas

Record-Breaking 2024 Hurricane Season Ends with $50 Billion in Insured Losses
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, ending with 18 named storms, saw record-breaking storms, including Hurricane Milton, which inflicted billions in insured losses across the U.S.
December 2, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
North Carolina
South Carolina

Rising Climate Risks Drive 13% of US Homebuyers to Consider Moving
Concerns about natural disasters and climate risks are influencing 13.7% of US homebuyers to relocate, with low-risk areas seeing faster home value growth for the first time since 2010.
November 22, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Texas

AI Weather Models Prove Effective During Hurricane Season
AI-powered weather models, like Google DeepMind’s GraphCast, are transforming hurricane forecasting, demonstrating enhanced accuracy and speed compared to traditional physics-based methods.
November 20, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Louisiana
Texas

Rising Roof Claims Challenge Insurers Amid Severe Weather and Roofing Scams
Severe weather, inflation, and roofing scams are driving a surge in roof-related insurance claims, forcing the industry to adjust coverage and policy conditions to manage risks.
November 18, 2024
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Texas

Flood Insurance Gaps Highlighted by Hurricane Helene’s Impact
The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene sheds light on the widespread lack of flood insurance, revealing critical challenges in accessibility, affordability, and risk awareness.
November 18, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
Texas

AI Revolutionizes Hurricane Forecasting with Unprecedented Accuracy
AI weather models like GraphCast demonstrated remarkable accuracy during this hurricane season, outperforming traditional models in predicting storm tracks but facing challenges with intensity forecasting.
November 15, 2024
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Technology
Louisiana
Texas

Hailstorms Drive Record Insurance Losses as Experts Push for Better Detection and Prediction
Severe hailstorms in the U.S. have led to record insurance losses, with hail damage growing due to rising urbanization, climate change, and frequent severe convective storms. Enhanced monitoring projects promise insights to mitigate future risks.
November 5, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
Texas

Texas A&M Research Links Climate Change to Increased Hurricane Rainfall in the Southeast
A Texas A&M study shows a nearly 20% increase in extreme rainfall during storms like Hurricane Helene, linking climate change to intensified flooding risks across the southeastern United States.
October 28, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
Texas



